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  • Sunrise Pet Clinic
  • 5635 N Swan Rd ,
  • Tucson ,
  • Arizona,
  • Phone: (520) 299-5044

Evacuation Kits for Pets

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Sunrise Pet Clinic encourages all pet owners to get ready for emergencies by preparing a pet evacuation kit. Assemble the kit well in advance of any emergency and store in an easy-to-carry, waterproof container close to an exit.
Your pet evacuation kit should contain the following:
· 3-7 days' worth of Food
· Two-week supply of Medicine
· At least 7 days' supply of water
· Feeding dish and water bowl
· Liquid dish soap
· First Aid Kit
· Curing Pills, Pepto Bismol, Fortiflora, Firm Up (pumpkin) or Kaolin
· Antibiotic ointment
· Bandage tape and scissors
· Cotton bandage rolls
· Flea and Tick prevention
· Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
· Latex gloves
· Saline solution
· Towel and washcloth
· Tweezers
· Litter, litter pan and scoop (shirt box with plastic bag works well for a pan)
· Newspaper, paper towels, and trash bags
· Household chlorine bleach or disinfectant
· Sunrise Pet Clinic Pet ID card and Rabies Certificate
· Identification papers including microchip number
· Medical records and medication instructions
· Emergency contact list, including veterinarian and pharmay
· Photo of your pet (preferably with you)
· Crate or pet carrier labeled with your contact information
· Extra collar/harness with ID tags and leash
· Flashlight, extra batteries
· Muzzle in case of emergency
· Favorite toys and treats
· Extra blanket or familiar bedding

Protecting pets from wildfire smoke
If you are in an area affected by wildfire smoke, you should take added precautions to keep your pets safe. The most important thing is to keep them indoors as much as possible, with the windows shut to keep your home as free from harmful irritants as possible.
Your cats may be fine inside, but your dogs may need to get outdoors when nature calls, or for exercise. Let your dogs outside only for brief "bathroom" breaks when air quality alerts are in effect. Avoid intense outdoor exercise during periods of poor air quality, and try to hold off on heading outdoors to walk or exercise your pets until the smoke has cleared.
Finally, have an evacuation kit ready to go, and make sure your animals are included in your disaster preparedness planning.
If any of your animals are experiencing any of these signs, consult your veterinarian:
· Coughing or gagging
· Difficulty breathing, including open mouth breathing and increased noise when breathing
· Eye irritation and excessive watering
· Inflammation of throat or mouth
· Nasal discharge
· Asthma-like symptoms
· Increased breathing rate
· Fatigue or weakness
· Disorientation or stumbling
· Reduced appetite and/or thirst